UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Description:

Work Schedule:

Join our team as a Nurse Education Specialist and work with nurses practicing general level inpatient care in both the hospital and home setting! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at University Hospital with occasional travel to UW Health Administrative Office Building (AOB), UW Health Administrative Services Building (ASB) and the Northport Drive Clinic, all located in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist (NES) interested in a unique opportunity to assist in the onboarding and professional development of nurses practicing at the acute care/general care level at UW Health across various modes of care delivery:

• Areas of support will include:
  • Inpatient Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital.
  • Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) department with nurses practicing acute hospital level care in the patient’s home through our specialized HBHC program. The HBHC dedicated workspaces are located at ASB and Northport Drive Clinic, both in Madison, WI.
  • Various inpatient medical units practicing at the general care level at University Hospital, a level one trauma center, ranked #1 in the state of WI.
• The NES will facilitate and conduct the initial onboarding and continued professional development of the nursing staff within their assigned areas of support.
• Assist with curriculum and program development to support education for nursing staff at UW Health. This will include collaboration across departments.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs.
• Participate in the promotion and delivery of new house wide initiatives as well as new nurse orientation at UW Health.
• Complete assigned Nursing Education Specialist (NES) responsibilities based on needs of the department.
• Provide expertise and resources in the area of support; for this position, three years of oncology/hematology inpatient nursing experience and at least one year of medical surgical nursing experience is highly preferred as well as experience in educating nurses.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work,
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
• 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred
• Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits 

UW Health Job ID #4​3​4​6​2. Posted job title: Nursing Education Specialist- Oncology, Medical and General Care Support

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits